Lead Software Developer

Job Description

The Mill has been a global leader in visual effects (VFX) for over 30 years, with established facilities across the globe.  We are renowned for adding visual wonder and creative expertise to advertising, game cinematic trailers, virtual production and experiential entertainment. Some of our most famous projects include award-winning advertising campaigns for Channel 4, Sony, Burberry, Xbox, and IKEA, and cinematic game trailers like Bungie's Destiny 2 and the Last of Us 2.

The Mill is part of Technicolor's premiere portfolio of VFX brands and services, working alongside MPC Film, Mikros Animation, and Technicolor Games to provide offerings tailored to the specific creative and storytelling needs of each project.  

Primary Responsibilities
• Lead a sprint team, providing consistent technical mentorship for its more junior members and setting an example of work ethic, knowledge, and attitude
• Work with head of software, project managers, and other lead developers to plan upcoming project schedules and deliverables, and create corresponding project documentation
• Contribute to the development of new methods and tools aimed at optimizing quality and speed across disciplines within the VFX pipeline
• Communicate with senior stakeholders about business needs and translate those needs into technical goals
• Take part in the interview process for future team members

Qualifications

Skills and Experience
• Substantial experience in a VFX facility
• A proven track record of working across multiple disciplines in a high-end VFX pipeline
• A love of problem solving with the ability to quickly learn and use various APIs
• Understanding of how data flows between departments of a VFX studio
• Degree in computer science, engineering, or technical animation
• Strong knowledge of Python, PySide/PyQt
• Competency with Linux operating system and developing on this platform.
Bonus: Windows development skills
• Knowledge of key VFX application APIs: Maya, Houdini, Nuke.
Bonus: Flame or Unreal Engine
• Experience with integrating asset management systems with production tracking systems like Shotgun or ftrack
• Experience with Git, Confluence, and Jira
• Experience with C++, JavaScript, Kubernetes, AWS, databases, and/or key VFX technologies like USD, OTIO, OCIO etc. is a bonus

Personal Attributes
• Highly committed and able to work independently and as a team
• Positive attitude towards learning and adapting
• Ability to help make strategic decisions to benefit the broader TCS R&D organization
• Extremely organized with excellent, measured written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Deadline-oriented and able to remain calm in a fast-paced environment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq95x6-3-133-87-156-42 in your application.